Use of Probiotics to Aid in Weight Loss (Probiotics)

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the success of daily supplementation of multiple probiotic bacterial cultures over 12 weeks in increasing the percentage of excess weight loss in the RNYGB (Gastric Bypass) weight loss population.

Condition or disease

Intervention/treatment

Phase

Weight Loss

Dietary Supplement: ProbioticsDietary Supplement: Placebo

Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

Hypothesis:

The daily supplementation of a probiotic will increase weight loss compared to a placebo supplement in the post-operative gastric bypass patients.

Percentage of weight loss will be measured using the The RJL Systems' Quantum IX on all patients for bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to assess human body composition before beginning supplementation and at the end of the 12 week period. The Tanita system will be used as the back-up machine throughout the study as applicable.

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Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Male or Female at least 18 years of age

Signed informed consent

Willingness to take a supplement once a day for 12 weeks

Undergoing a RNYGB (gastric bypass) procedure

Willingness to complete quality of life questionnaire and hair loss survey

Exclusion Criteria:

Pregnant Female

Lactating Female

Male or Female less than 18 years of age

Patients on chronic antibiotic treatment (prescribed more than 2 courses of antibiotics over the 12 week study period)

Patients who have demonstrated medical therapy non-compliance past or present